Wylie Fisher

Operations, Programs, and People

Wylie Fisher

Experienced professional with a strong background in problem-solving, collaboration, and building effective systems. Known for clear communication, reliability, and a thoughtful approach to both technical and day-to-day work. Contributes to team success through organization, documentation, and a focus on practical, scalable solutions.

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Skills

Leadership, Operations & Strategy

Operations Management, Team Leadership, Hiring & Onboarding, Staff Training & Mentorship, Scheduling & Payroll Oversight, Budgeting & Forecasting, Contribution Margin Analysis, Scenario Planning, Program Development, Vendor Management, Risk Management, Incident Response, Clear Communication, Change Management

Systems & Process

Operational Systems Design, Process Documentation, Cross-Department Coordination, Data-Informed Decision Making, Tool Evaluation & Implementation, Workflow Optimization, Google Sheets (advanced formulas), Reporting & Analysis

Technical Foundations

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, Basic PHP & Python, Accessibility Awareness (WCAG), Documentation, Version Control (Git)

Work Experience

Fiddlehead Farm & Forest | Fletcher, NC

Fiddlehead Farm & Forest is a community-focused climbing gym, bike park, and fitness facility offering youth programs, events, and year-round recreation.

General Manager

03/2025 - 03/2026

  • Led day-to-day operations across all departments, including climbing, bike park, cafe, fitness, retail, and youth programming, ensuring safe, consistent, and high-quality experiences for members and guests.
  • Built and refined operational systems for scheduling, payroll, budgeting, and documentation, improving clarity, accountability, and cross-department coordination.
  • Managed financial planning and forecasting, including departmental budgets, contribution analysis, and scenario modeling to support sustainable growth and cost control.
  • Oversaw hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management for staff across multiple roles, fostering a collaborative, supportive, and safety-focused team culture.
  • Partnered with program leads and coaches to design, launch, and iterate youth programs, camps, clubs, and teams, balancing community impact with operational sustainability.
  • Coordinated facility operations, risk management, and compliance, maintaining safety standards and responding effectively to weather events, incidents, and operational disruptions.
  • Collaborated with ownership, vendors, and community partners to support events, partnerships, and long-term strategic planning.

EBSCO Information Services | Ipswich, MA

EBSCO Information Services is a leader in research databases and discovery services, supporting libraries, academic institutions, and healthcare providers.

Principal Software Engineer

10/2010 - 09/2024

  • Led the design and long-term maintenance of a reusable front-end component library, improving consistency and scalability across multiple products.
  • Established documentation standards and authored comprehensive technical guides, improving onboarding and cross-team collaboration.
  • Partnered with designers, product managers, and backend teams to align technical solutions with user and business goals.
  • Mentored engineers in accessibility (WCAG standards), responsive design principles, and maintainable front-end practices.

Senior / Web User Interface Engineer

  • Improved application performance and maintainability through frontend architecture optimization and refactoring efforts.
  • Conducted code reviews and collaborated closely with designers and engineers to deliver accessible, user-centered features.
  • Supported ongoing feature development while maintaining high standards for quality, accessibility, and stability.

Wayfair | Boston, MA

Wayfair is a leading online retailer in home furnishings and decor, offering an extensive product selection across multiple brands globally.

Front End Engineer II

04/2016 - 10/2016

  • Delivered scalable, maintainable features for five e-commerce platforms using PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Enhanced site performance and reliability by implementing front-end best practices.

Freelance | Hendersonville, NC

Provided freelance web development services for a wide range of clients, building custom websites and tailored digital solutions to meet specific needs.

Freelance Web Developer

12/2009 - 12/2025

  • Built and maintained custom websites with a focus on scalable, responsive designs and client-specific solutions.
  • Delivered tailored WordPress themes and hand-coded websites integrating CMS and database management.

The Biltmore Company | Asheville, NC

Supported website updates and content publishing within the marketing department, collaborating with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of web content.

Web Developer

11/2005 - 12/2009

Arnold Worldwide | Boston, MA

Worked within a fast-paced marketing agency environment, contributing to updates and maintenance for major brand websites while collaborating closely with designers and meeting tight deadlines.

Web Developer

3/2001 - 6/2002

Mirror Image | Cambridge, MA

Produced high-quality screen-printed apparel for well-known brands and organizations, contributing to award-winning designs through attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Screenprinter

10/1994 - 2/2001